WASHINGTON — Former New England Patriots and Oakland Raiders lineman Brian Holloway is helping some women to understand the game of football a little better. And on Saturday evening, he fielded some questions from some Washington locals.

Some attendees took the chance to learn more about the game in order to get closer to the men in their lives. Others wanted some insider knowledge on how the players protect themselves when in the public’s eye.

The former NFL star is traveling the country to offer his version of the fireside football chats. Holloway says he’s also currently working on woman-friendly football website Don’t Tell Him.com and his personal website BrianHolloway.com offers information on his appearances.